Houses and new homes for sale in Maharagama
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About the neighbourhood
- About 10 km from the centre of Colombo
- On the High-Level (A4) Road
- National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital) and other national institutions
- Known for its annual Vesak pandol
Maharagama is an outer suburb of Colombo on the High-Level (A4) Road, about 10 km from the centre of the commercial capital. It grew quickly from the 1980s as a dormitory suburb, and it is run by the Maharagama Urban Council. The town has supermarkets, department stores, clothing shops and food outlets, and many bus routes start from or pass through it, joining Maharagama to the other suburbs. The Sri…
Maharagama is an outer suburb of Colombo on the High-Level (A4) Road, about 10 km from the centre of the commercial capital. It grew quickly from the 1980s as a dormitory suburb, and it is run by the Maharagama Urban Council.
The town has supermarkets, department stores, clothing shops and food outlets, and many bus routes start from or pass through it, joining Maharagama to the other suburbs. The Sri Lanka Transport Board has a depot here.
Several national institutions sit around Maharagama, including the National Youth Services Council, the National Institute of Education, the National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital), the National Teachers' Training College and the National Ayurvedic Hospital. Boralesgamuwa Lake and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura are close by, and the town has well-known schools such as Central College and President's College.
Every Vesak season the Maharagama trade union builds one of the most recognised Vesak pandols in Sri Lanka, an annual lit display that draws visitors from across the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new homes are available in Maharagama?
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What is Maharagama known for?
Maharagama is a busy dormitory suburb on the High-Level (A4) Road. It is known for its shops and bus links, for national institutions such as the National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital) and the National Institute of Education, and for its large annual Vesak pandol.
Is Maharagama close to Colombo?
Yes. Maharagama is about 10 km from the centre of Colombo on the High-Level (A4) Road, and many bus routes connect it to the city and other suburbs.